Kohler K-7776-K-CP Installation guide

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Before You Begin

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Shut off the water supplies.

Carefully inspect waste and supply tubing for any sign of

damage and replace if necessary.

For new installations, assemble the faucet on the sink before

installing the sink.

Before installation, unpack the new faucet and inspect it for

damage. Return the faucet to the carton until you are ready to

install it.

The maximum ﬁxture or deck thickness for installation of this

faucet is 1-3/8″ (3.5 cm).

Kohler Co. reserves the right to make revisions in the design of

faucets without notice, as speciﬁed in the Price Book.

Adjustable

Wrench

Pliers Plumbers

Putty

Hacksaw or Tubing

Cutter

Thread

Sealant

P-TrapSupply Stop(s)

and Tubing

Pipe Wrench

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1. Faucet Installation

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. To prevent scratching, do

not allow the retaining collar to slide up on the spout neck

during installation.

Remove the retaining collar and spout from the shank.

Remove the escutcheon.

Thread the bottom nut down tightly against the washer and

sleeve.

Loosely thread the top nut down to rest against the bottom nut.

Slide the top washer down.

Insert the shank from the bottom of the sink.

Slide the escutcheon over the shank.

Thread down until hand tight.

Tighten the nut and washer to secure the shank to the sink.

Attach the spout to the shank.

Thread down and tighten the retaining collar.

Slide the top washer on the shank up to the underside of the

deck or ﬁxture.

Thread the top nut up against the washer until tight.

Bottom

Washer

Bottom

Nut

Top

Washer

Retaining

Collar

Bottom

Washer

Top Nut

Sleeve

Supply Tee

Bottom Nut

Top Washer

Shank

Escutcheon

Spout

Top Washer

Supply Tee

Sleeve

Top Nut

Escutcheon

Shank

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2. Valve Body Installation

Remove the nut and washer from the valve bodies.

Apply a bead of plumbers putty or other sealant to the underside

of the escutcheon according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Insert each valve body through the holes in the ﬁxture or deck.

Be sure that the valve marked COLD is set on the right-hand

hole.

Align the valve bodies so that the copper tubing faces the

outside.

Slide the washer up to the underside of the deck or ﬁxture for

each valve body.

Secure the valve bodies with the nut.

Remove any excess putty or sealant.

Install the handles according to the directions packed with the

handles.

Apply plumbers

putty to the

escutcheon.

Washer

Nut

Valve Body

Washer

Nut

Copper

Supply Tube

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3. Flex Hose Installation

Thread the hose to the valve body outlets.

Wrench tighten the valve body outlets. Do not overtighten.

Connect the ﬂexible hoses to the tee inlets. Do not use thread

sealant.

Loop the hoses (as shown) to avoid kinking.

End Body

Outlet

Apply

thread

sealant.

Hose

Tee

Apply thread

sealant.

Hose

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4. Supply Installation

NOTE: If the sink is not installed, install it at this time. Be sure to

follow all instructions packed with the sink.

Connect the supply hoses to the faucet inlets and supply stops.

Left is hot, right is cold.

Tighten all connections.

5. Installation Checkout

Ensure that both faucet handles are turned off. Hot is clockwise

close and cold is counterclockwise close.

Remove the aerator from the spout by turning it

counterclockwise.

Turn on the hot and cold faucet handles.

Run the water for about one minute to remove any debris.

Turn off the hot and cold faucet handles.

Reinstall the aerator by turning it clockwise until hand tight.

Compression

Union

Nut

Hot

Cold

Aerator

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